William Houston’s children’s book, “Bill and Billy,” is a light-hearted memory of Houston’s time spent with literary giant, William Faulkner when he was a child. Houston read the book to youths on Saturday at the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library. (February 18, 2013, Page 1)

OXFORD TOWN – Author Charles J. Shields is making waves with fans of Kurt Vonnegut with his new biography, “And So it Goes: Kurt Vonnegut, A Life.” The book is the first and only complete life-story of Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most influential, controversial, and popular novelists of the 20th century. Shields will be at the Lafayette and Oxford Public Library on Friday at noon to discuss the work. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details of the free event to be held on Friday at Oxford’s public library. (December 15, 2011, Page 12)